Anahata (Heart) Chakra Meditation

                               


The Anahata (Heart) Chakra is the 4th primary chakra in the physical body, located by the center of the chest beside the heart. It is where blood is circulated throughout the physical body, where all thoughts and emotions are felt, and the truths are revealed.

There are many ways of meditating on the Anahata - reciting affirmation and mantras, utilizing the yantra (symbol) and mudra, practicing forgiveness, compassion, love, etc. There are many methods being introduced and taught online and in yoga or meditation centers, what you feel most comfortable and in resonance will be most effective and beneficial.


When we begin to understand the deeper meaning of 'love as the most powerful energy of the universe' and that 'God is love', it cannot be emphasized enough how important it is to meditate on our heart.

It is the focal point of the energy from heaven and earth to meet and balance each other.


Meditation Instructions

1. Sit in a comfortable position, either lotus pose or on a chair. Keep your spine straight for a good posture and concentration. Let your hands rest on your knees or laps.

2. Gently close your eyes.

3. Breathe normally and calmly. With each exhale, go slower and deeper.

4. Visualize a stream of energy from heaven to flow into your body through the top of your head (Sahasrara-crown chakra).

5. Visualize the energy from the earth to flow through the bottom of your spine at the Muladhara-root chakra.

6.  With the energies from heaven and earth, gather them into a ball of energy by your Anahata.

7. Visualize the ball of energy to shine brighter and stronger, like the sun in a clear sky. Feel the warmth of this energy, hold this image for a while.

8. Let the ball of heaven-earth energy in your Anahata to grow bigger, expanding itself throughout your whole body. Hold this image of your whole body shining with the heaven-earth energy that is emanated from the heart.

9. Expand the heaven-earth energy out of your physical body to create a sphere that surrounds you. Hold this image of the heaven-earth energy sphere that gives you protection as you continue to breathe calmly and comfortably.

10. Slowly bring back your awareness to your physical senses and open your eyes.



If you notice your mind wandering off to other things, simply bring your focus back to your heart and your breathing.

Read the article on breathing meditation for basic instructions.

With practice, your concentration will allow you to hold the visualization for longer durations, which then strengthens the energy level of your Anahata.


May your hearts be filled with the light of love, and shine ever so brightly.